Zhuocao Township
# Zhuocao Township

Zhuocao Township (Chinese: 斫𥕢乡) is a township in Shaodong, Hunan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 18,949 and an area of 47.74-square-kilometre (18.43 sq mi). It is known for Chinese herbal medicine and has been hailed as "Medicine town in central Hunan" (湘中药乡).

## History

In 1950 it belonged to Lianqiao District (廉桥区). It was renamed "Zhuocao People's Commune" in 1958. It was incorporated as a township in 1984.

## Administrative division

As of 2017, the township is divided into twenty-nine villages:

* Shangzhuo (上斫村)
* Shiping (石坪村)
* Xinpu (新铺村)
* Yaojia (姚家村)
* Luofu (罗富村)
* Shizi (十字村)
* Xinkui (新奎村)
* Shaping (砂坪村)
* Tanshu (檀树村)
* Zishan (梓山村)
* Ma'antang (马鞍塘村)
* Huangni'ao (黄泥坳村)
* Yanquan (岩泉村)
* Mukouba (木口坝村)
* Hetangping (和塘坪村)
* Ditang (堤塘村)
* Wanfu (万福村)
* Hutiantang (胡田塘村)
* Chongshan (崇山村)
* Ouping (欧坪村)
* Lijia (李家村)
* Yejiping (野鸡坪村)
* Tangjialing (唐家岭村)
* Longtan (龙潭村)
* Changliu (长流村)
* Caidaping (蔡大坪村)
* Zaitang (栽棠村)
* Yuanjia (袁家村)
* Wutong (梧桐村)

## Geography

The highest point in the township is Zhupo Mountain (猪婆大山) which stands 681 metres (2,234 ft) above sea level.

Luoshuiyan Reservoir (落水岩水库) is a reservoir in the township. The lake provides drinking water and water for irrigation.

## Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon Chinese herbal medicine and fruits.

## Attractions

Three public parks are located in the township: Yanquan Park (岩泉公园), Liu'an Park (柳岸公园) and Xiashan Park (峡山公园).

